Primary preparation resource for NSCA's Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS) certification exam; reference for sport scientists and professionals working in sport performance.
Most people will experience back pain at some point in their lives, but only a few have the resolve to seek answers and find relief. Back Exercise: Stabilize, Mobilize, and Reduce Pain explores the anatomy and movement of the spine and offers exercises that will help you move-and feel-better. Back Exercise goes beyond exercise and rehabilitation ......
Take your performance to the next level with Functional Training. Author Juan Carlos Santana brings you his revolutionary approach to training and conditioning methods sure to improve your function in any sport or activity. Functional Training covers the recent breakthroughs, the most exercises, and proven programs that you can follow or ......
Reference for high school physical education teachers, classroom teachers, recreation leaders, and outdoor educators. Also a reference for undergraduate students in physical education, recreation, and outdoor courses and for camp and resort recreation leaders.
NSCA's Guide to Program Design, Second Edition, is the definitive resource for designing scientifically based training programs. Developed by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), the second edition provides the latest information and insights from the leading educators, practitioners, and researchers in the field. Created ......
If the saying "To be the best, you must learn from the best" holds true, then this book is gold for all aspiring dancers. Dance Composition Basics, Second Edition, doesn't just feature the works and brilliance of dance and choreographic legends Alonzo King and Dwight Rhoden--it is completely based on the choreographic operations and forms in ......
Hockey Anatomy presents 96 exercises with over 60 variations to improve on-ice performance. Featuring highly detailed anatomical illustrations it highlights muscle groups used during exercise and game action. Dr Michael Terry, team physician for NHL's Chicago Blackhawks and Paul Goodman, the team's strength and conditioning coach share some of ......
It's an undisputed fact that the body's physiological needs change as you age. But that doesn't mean you can't continue to compete and perform at your best. In High-Performance Nutrition for Masters Athletes, you'll find practical advice for fueling your active lifestyle-now and for decades to come. The key to effectively adapting your nutrition ......
All yoga instructors use cues as they teach their classes. But sometimes these cues can be vague, misleading or even anatomically incorrect. That makes Understanding the Pelvis: A Functional Approach to Yoga a vital resource for yoga instructors. The text focuses on dispelling the misconceptions surrounding the biomechanics of the pelvis. It ......
